LSE: The Ballpark

Contributor(s): Sara Hagemann, Tim Oliver, and Tony Travers | It's clear that the UK has voted to leave the EU, but there are still many questions surrounding Brexit. We want to provide some answers for our listeners on the other side of the pond to all of the questions Americans have about Brexit but were afraid to ask. We’ve gathered some of the LSE’s top experts on the EU, the UK, and Brexit to hear about what’s going on here, the repercussions for the rest of the world, and what the US can learn from this historic vote.

Contributor(s): Waltraud Schelkle, Sierra Smucker, Chris Parkes, Chris Gilson, Denise Baron | This episode, we dive into one of the oldest and longest lasting debates in American history: federalism vs. states' rights. Even though it's centuries old, this issue keeps popping up, and we walk you through the implications of this debate.

Contributor(s): Chris Gilson, Sierra Smucker, Sasha Milonova, Denise Baron | Following the recent horrific shooting in Orlando, Florida, we gathered three Americans to discuss their research and direct experience with the politics of gun violence. We contextualise the recent news with a statistical and research frame and then took a specific look at the gun safety policy and political fights that took place in Colorado in 2013.

Contributor(s): Jonathan Rodden and Margaret Weir | Does where we reside influence how we vote or even how much it costs to live ? Or is it the other way around? This episode, we take a look at the role geography plays in politics, inequality, and more.

Contributor(s): Daniel Laurison, Larry Jacobs, Jamie Weinstein, Lauren Maffeo | This episode, we take a look at what political polling can tell us about democratic participation, public policy, and political priorities.

Contributor(s): Jeff Frieden, Professor of Government at Harvard University Chris Gilson, host | We featured Jeff Frieden in our episode on the Almighty Dollar, but our interview with him covered so much more. So we decided to share the full interview on the past, present, and future of monetary policy.

Contributor(s): Jeff Frieden, Gianluca Benigno, Chris Parkes | This episode we take a look at the almighty dollar and decipher US monetary policy, central banking, and exchange rates.

Contributor(s): Derek Valles, Chris Gilson, Denise Baron | You might be wondering, "Why is this podcast called 'The Ballpark'?" We invited another baseball fan and political economist, Derek Valles, to chat about the overlaps and intersections of baseball and politics.

Contributor(s): Nick Kitchen, Xenia Wickett, Lloyd Gruber, Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, and Chris Gilson | In this episode, we take a look at contemporary theories around American power and the factors that influence US foreign policy.

Contributor(s): Erich McElroy, Josie Long, Robyn Perkins, Ola | In this Ballpark Extra Innings segment co-hosts Denise Baron and Chris Gilson head down to Erich McElroy’s Imperfect Guide to the US Presidential Debates show, and hear some comedy and commentary on the Republican presidential debate, and the US election.